Berkley Ashlynn at 6 months

To say that I love my sweet Berkley would be an understatement.  I adore my precious, sweet, beautiful, smiley, and snuggly little baby.  She is my world, and brings so much light and happiness into my life and into the life of my family each day.  Her smile and personality just make everyone happy around her.  I love her so much, and I truly feel so blessed each day I get to be her mom and be with her.  I feel many days that I had such a love and bond with each of my kids before we came to this earth.  I know raising my children is the most important thing I will ever do.  Berkley means everything to me, and she has the sweetest spirit.  I love her so much and she has me wrapped around her finger.  Sometimes I'm so humbled that something so perfect and sweet could come to a mom that is running around crazy all day trying to get kids where they need to be, trying to teach 4 little people what they should and shouldn't be doing, keeping a household running, and serving in my church calling.  I wish I could be as perfect as her, but I'm thankful for the teaching moments I get everyday from my kids.  I heard a quote at Women's Conference yesterday that really stuck with me.  It said, "I came here to teach, but stayed to learn."  I feel like that many days.   Some days I fall so short at doing the best job, and I tend to be hard on myself when I can't do everything just the way I need to, but I realize as long as my children feel loved that's all that matters.  Having four little ones is a very busy and demanding job, but I really do love it and even on busy crazy days I'm still thankful this is what I get to call my job.  I'm thankful I keep up my blog, because I want my children to know my thoughts of them in every stage of life.
At Womens Conference yesterday they did a slide show on what us as women create.  A few months ago they videoed our responses.  I told them I chose to create memories by keeping my family blog.  They showed pictures of my blog on the slide show at women's conference, and it made me realize how thankful I am for journals, pictures, video, and modern technology so I can keep record of all these things for my children and family who lives so far away.  I love being able to keep in touch with all my family through the latest technology and blogs.
I'm thankful what the last 6 months has taught me. I've learned that my attitude in all things is really important!  The kind of attitude I have will affect my children, Cody, and myself.  If I choose to see the Lords hand in my life everyday, it makes such a big difference.  I feel like I'm still adjusting to Texas, but the people of Texas are good people, and I've met some really kind and sweet people.  Since moving here to Texas I've had such a range of emotions.  It has been a good move for our family, and I really do feel like this is where the Lord wants our family.  It hasn't always been easy, but I know the Lord has blessed me with peace, a wonderful husband, and sweet friendships to help me know I will be ok.  I'm thankful that I have two little sweet kids in Berkley and Korver who keep me company every day at home.  They keep me laughing, and make me so happy.  I'm so glad I have all of my sweet kids.

Berkley at 6 months

Loves to roll over
Smiles at everyone
Loves to grab things
Likes to eat rice cereal
Looks almost identical to her older sister at 6 months old
Great sleeper and sleeps through the night
Likes to be outside
Loves to be talked to and held
Loves when her brothers and sisters are around
Likes to blow bubbles
Will make sounds along with the music
Loves her bath time